Rutgers Approves Construction of Athletic Practice Facility

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – The Rutgers University Board of Governors today approved construction of a multisport training and practice facility for Rutgers athletes on Livingston Campus.

The four-story, 125-000-square-foot facility will replace outdated and undersized facilities with new practice rooms and locker rooms, as well as strength-training and conditioning facilities for the men’s and women’s basketball, gymnastics and wrestling programs. It is expected to open July 2019.

“We are incredibly excited about this project,” said Pat Hobbs, director of Athletics for Rutgers. “The RWJBarnabas Health Athletic Performance Center will make a tremendous difference in the lives of our students and the competitiveness …read more